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by Mark Selikowitz (Author) "Most parents react with shock and dismay on hearing that their newborn baby has Down syndrome ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford; 2 edition (15 May 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192626620
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192626622
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 494,175 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is an excellent book, Its open and sensitive approach is aimed principally at parents, However the breadth and depth of coverage is such that is will be of interest to most professionals working in this field. All the important areas are covered, including some such as marriage and procreation which are not always considered. The issues are presented in a clear factual manner, emphasising at all times the characteristics that people with Down Sumdrome have in common with all people - their individuality, dignity, right to choice and potential to benefit from appropriate opportunity. (Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health )

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row will we cope? Why did it happen to us? How will we tell our other children? What help is available to us? Will our child be able to work, to marry, or have children? These are just a few questions frequently asked by parents that are discussed in this positive, practical, and comprehensive guide. Dr. Mark Selikowitz, a consultant paediatrician, has drawn on his extensive experience of children with Down syndrome to write this sympathetic and authoritative book, and to dispel the many false notions about the syndrome. Most children are now brought up at home and this book gives their parents the information they need to make choices about treatment, education, and general welfare. In this new edition, he looks at the many new developments that have taken place over the past few years in educational, social, and employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome as well as changes in community attitudes. A particularly encouraging development is the greater attention paid to the wishes of people with Down syndrome, and this book offers advice and reassurance to these people as well as providing an essential guide to their parents and the many health workers who have contact with Down syndrome children and adults.

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3.0 out of 5 stars JJ's Mum thinks..., 17 Mar 2004
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We have an 8 month old daughter affected by Down's & wanted some further information regarding the syndrome even though she is progressing fantastically well. This is the initial book for new parents recommended by Downs Syndrome Scotland, but I feel that this 2nd edition from 1997 is overdue for updating. It is written sympathetically, yet somehow fails to be overly optimistic in certain parts. For example knowledgable professionals would not now quote that it may take up to 10 years before most children affected by Downs will acheive the fine motor skill of drawing a recognisable human figure. The chapter re adolesence is the most outdated, suggesting that sexual comprehension is at age 5 or 6 in adolesents, plus a pet or babysitting may substitute a child of their own! Dispite these criticisms I have not yet found a significantly improved first book for parents. The initial chapters with the facts appear satisfactory and the chapter on early intervention is helpful. My advice would be by all means read it, but I found the more accurate & up to date information was supplied via the Downs Syndrome leaflet publications. It's high time we had an up to date, UK publication for new parents. Let us all know if it exists!
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